Winner of the 2004 St. Urho's Day Mojakka Cook-Off

Ancient Finnish Secret Mojakka

Source: Created the morning of the 2004 St. Urho's Day Cook-Off in Cloquet. Stacy Desmond and Ben Rimolde entered the Cook-Off on a whim and without a recipe, so gave it the title "Ancient Chinese Secret". We have changed the name a little for obvious reasons. Their concoction beat several traditional family recipes.

Judges Comments: The flavor of the broth is rich and buttery. It is also attractive with the use of fresh spinach and red potatoes and onions. Like Christmas.

Put beer and brown sugar in a skillet on medium-high heat; stir to
dissolve brown sugar. Add cod fillets and cook for about 5 minutes on
one side and then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat
and flake cod into bite-sized pieces.